Greek cuisine is well known throughout the world. The ingredients are fresh, the recipes are unique, and they have a universal appeal. Greeks have scattered throughout the globe, and they brought their cuisine with them. As a result of this, you can find Greek restaurants throughout the world. While the cuisine is legendary, the style…
Ouzo is one of the most recognizable of all Greek liquors, due to its popularity while in Greece and also its unique flavor, which is anise based. For those who have an aversion to anise or licorice-based drinks, Ouzo might be a tough sell. There are those who absolutely love it and seem to reach…
Greece is a country defined by the contrast between its stark mountains and the wine-dark seas of the Mediterranean. The islands of the Greek coastline offer concentrated slices of Mediterranean culture, each with a unique twist to its character. One such place, not to be missed by the tourist with a taste for Greek culture,…
Back in 1947, a man by the name of Ancel Keys began gathering data for a study that would ultimately begin ten years later, and would crown the Mediterranean Diet as being one of the healthiest in the world. His main goal at the time was to observe the traditional diet of seven different countries…
Bread is a staple of Greek cuisine. According to most Greeks, the very presence of bread is a sign of hospitality. This isn’t a new concept – the Ancient Greeks started valuing bread thousands of years ago and the tradition has continued. So, what is Greek bread, exactly? The truth is, there are a few…
Beer isn’t traditionally associated with Greece. Although there is some early evidence that beer was being brewed here in ancient times, it really didn’t achieve popularity until recently. The first King of Greece, Otto, was originally from Bavaria. It was his reign that began the process of beer becoming popular in Greece. There are now…
Greece is famous for its cuisine, and for the most part each dish features ingredients that are found in bounty in the country. The desserts are no exception. For example, baklava takes advantage of the fresh nuts that are available in the country, as well as the delicious honey. However, there is more to the…
When you visit Greece, one of the things you might notice is that there are Greek gyro shops all over the country. After all, it is one of the most popular street foods. You can also find authentic Greek gyros in restaurants and festivals throughout the world. Not only that, but with the right ingredients,…
Summer is the ideal season for enjoying grilled Greek foods. There’s something wonderful about sharing a delicious grilled meal outdoors with friends or family! Greek cuisine also offers many delicious meal options you can eat during this time of year. Here are some of the Greek foods that you can enjoy grilling this season.
Coffee is an important part of Greek culture and people all over the country enjoy it on a regular basis. There are several different types of coffee drinks that you can enjoy, such as the traditional hot coffee and the colder Greek frappe. Whether you are visiting Greece or want to enjoy Greek coffee outside…
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